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Show iieief,iiiwl,ihiiFWFe,eewefl'irwwwwewfFWwwvwewer,ie 2A The Summit County Bee Friday, December 8. 1989 As EDITORIAL PAGE " The Summit County Bee (UPSP 66820) ii published weekly for $12.00 per yeir In Summit County and $18.00 per year by Wave Publishing, Inc., 675 West 100 South, Heber THE Letters to the Editor Top of the News City, UT 84032. Second class postage paid at Coalville, UT 84017 post office. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Summit County Bee, Coalville. I See It Readers Views UT 84017 POSTAL IDENTIFICATION NO. 525640 Dedicated to Serving Summit County RICHARD M. AND SUSAN F. BUYS Letters Publishers Shirley B. Phelps, EditorCoafvUle Office Manager Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 5 Jackie Ball, North Summit Area Reporter, Office Bessie Russell, Kamas Manager and Friday 4 Monday, Tuesday 336-550- 1, 9-- 4 Letters lo the Editor, k a column for the pubk to voice their opinion. Letters to the Edttor must be submitted prior to Tuesday noon, and must bear the signature, ful name and address. Names must be printed on letters but may be withheld for security reasons. Writers ate limited one letter in two weeks. Please no endorsement letters. Preference wit be given to short, typewritten (double spaced) letters, permitting use of writer's name. AH letters subject to condensation. Mail to: EDITOR, Bos 7, CoahriHe, UTAH 84017. 336-539- 9-- 783-438- 7, Dorothy Cummings, 783-265- 9 Top of The News Remember To Pay Your Subscription Remember to pay for your subscription to The Summit County Bee by the last Friday of the month to keep your Bee from being canceled by the computer. Chariot Racing As See I It by Shirley Involvement is the key word to organizing a successful project and this time of the year beings all kinds of special projects to our ' communities. Committees of every kind have been formed, but only if each member does their part will the projects succeed. Too often a grand start comes to an abrupt stop as one after another of the committee members drops out because of loss of interest or excuses such as "no time" or "no one else wants to do anything." It seems the school teachers must be very creative to keep the interest of their students and keep them involved day after day and year after year. If the students attend "because they have to" they will not learn a great deal. But if they come knowing every day will be interesting with new things to learn and are involved, they will learn a great deal. A mundane job can be made more enjoyable if we can forget about the tiresome aspects and really get involved in looking for new ideas to find better ways to improve the way the job is done and the accomplishment of the product. A positive attitude is a big help in an unforgettable job over one you wish you could forget The committee who work so hard in our communities to make them a better place to live receive little praise and many times a lot of criticism, when they try to complete a project. Rather than name them and leave some out I will leave it to each one to see who helps out by volunteering in the schools, in the Scouts, church organizations, community clean-u- p and emergency services, holiday contests and seasonal projects and many other unnamed and unheralded committees that depend so much on involvement for success. Still, many characteristically hang back and wait to be asked and feel left out because they are not asked, not one wants them. It is just against their nature to step forward and volunteer their services. Many newcomers feel unwanted because no one involves them in what is going on. They are shy and introverts, but would gladly help if asked. This is sad because everyone should be able to find a nitch where their talents and capabilities would be wanted and needed and involvement would mean not only helping a project succeed, but also giving everyone that little boost we all desire to really be a part of a group or community. This in turn helps everyone with a new learning experience and a boost to our own personalities. If moral behavior were simply following the rules, we could a computer to be moral. Air Scare Hazel T. Marrott I Utah Ranks High In Per Capita Spending For Education Utah's per capita spending for education is 10th highest in the nation according to the Utah Taxpayers Association. "The Beehive State's 1987 per capita spending for education for $1,024 against a national average of $892. The $1,024 Figure includes outlays for Utah colleges and universities as well as elementary and secondary schools," said Association spokesman Jack Olson. "Total per capital spending for state and local government varies greatly among the states. It ranges from $2,185 in Arkansas up to $11,281 in Alaska, a spread of over 500 percent. The average for the country is $2,695. Utah ranks 25th with $2,546 which is just $149 below the national average." Olson said. ceeded by only four states, North Carolina, Montana, Missouri and Arkansas," he said. The tax watchdog spokesman noted, "One of the most significant by Jack A. Olson Brace yourselves friends, another big tax increase could be just around the corner. Nonsense, you say. The state is awash in money, count it, $177 million in surpluses and $160 million from new growth. It's this pile of money that worries me, because, if it's carelessly spent it could lead to another tax hike and throw state government back into another disastrous spend and tax cycle. . Government spending swells during periods of economic abundance as tax monies flood the treasury. Programs are expanded and new ones created. Salaries and benefits, are boosted. Then suddenly, the economy sours and taxes are hiked in order to maintain service levels. It's a continuous and ever upward spiral: Prime the spending pump during good times and hit the tax switch during economic dark days. State officials recognized earlier that this cycle, if allowed to continue, would ultimately devastate Utah's tax structure and economic development efforts so they enacted a spending limitation law. They realized than a mechanism had to be put into place to discipline their spending appetite. The tax limitation law prohibits state spending from increasing faster than the state's population and the inflation rate. It's a good law. It now appears that the limitation will be exceeded if the legis-laumoves to spend the new revT re recreation rank 19th; sewerage rank 37th and state and local wages rank "As can be seen, education is the 32nd nationally." Olson said that the upcoming most costly function of government. Nationwide, 33 percent of ill legislature must recognize that Utah per capital spending goes to fund cannot afford to put all of its limschools. Utah's high education ited eggs in one basket. Utah has spending ratio of 40 percent is ex many needs besides education. enue and surpluses. There is talk of amending the spending limit or invoking an emergency clause to allow spending of these monies to fund expensive new ongoing programs and to expand the level of existing ones. Why now?, some ask. After all, nobody's asking for a tax increase, just the right to spend money that's already there for critical state needs such as education, highways, and social services. This all sounds reasonable until we remember that it will surely bring on another tax and spend cycle. So what can the Governor and legislature do to satisfy the legitimate needs of government and avoid a future tax hike? Your Taxpayers Association urges a long term plan, not a quick fix. If teacher salaries are to be increased to bring them more in line with the rest of the nation, let's do it over a period of years, not all at once. If we must provide greater funding for higher education, social services, highways, and state worker salaries, let's not violate the spending limitation to do it, let's do it over time. If we cave in to big spending demands now, the next economic downturn will require a tax increase which will result in surpluses when the economy improves and we'll be back in the old cycle again. If decision makers can't live with a spending limit during good times, how can be expect them to live with it in bad times? Wild Goats... disclosures revealed by our study is Continued from Page 1A not Utah's 10th ranking for educaa shot of antibiotic, and taken tion spending, but rather Utah's given a for examination. veterinarian to much lower rankings shown for time the goat was this However, other state and local government transported to the Whiterocks functions." Drainage on the South Slope of the "For example, Utah's per capita Uintas. Hopefully this animal will not return to the Wanship-Hoytsvill- e spending ranking for police protection is 27th among the fifty states. area again. Our rankings for highway spending On Nov. 22, 1989, Woodland and public welfare are both 32nd; played host to a couple of other hospital outlays rank 40th; fire protection spending ranks 34th; corrections rank 20th; parks and players will never be forgotten. You are superior in your attitudes and abilities. You exemplify good character and fair play. You played well as a team and deserved to win the 1A State Football Championship. May we, again, personally thank you for your consideration and generosity, and for allowing us to be a part of such a season and to share die excitement! Joyce and Brent Ball and Family Jack's Corner It's an old and familiar story: Just Thoughts From Bessie's Collection Again we hear the words of doom, the threat in aerosol. But do they tell the truth of it, or just try to scarosol? Dear Editor: We would publicly like to acknowledge the North Summit High School faculty, Booster Club, lunch room staff, and most particularly the coaching staff and team members of the 1989 football season. We feel it has been an exceptional honor to be included in your season. We want you to know that having the plaque presented to us and then receiving a hug from the wandering goats. Two unmarked yearling billies came off the mountain and decided to set up temporary residence at the Steve Mom property along the Bench Creek the billies spent most of the night in Steve's front yard as indicated by the bunches of white hair on the fence. When Steve returned from morning chores, he noticed two white animals in the Per Capita Stale & Local Government Expenditures 1987 Road.-Apparentl- for nine weeks. Sponsored by the Heber-Kam- as Association. Kamas City Public Meetings Kamas City will be holding two public hearings. The hearing will be Dec. 19. The time will be 6:30 p.m. and they will be held at the Kamas City Hall. The purpose of these hearings is to consider public input for the grant Kamas City is applying for through the Community Development Block Grant program. Use of this money would be for Kamas City to drill a well for alternate sources of water. Input is solicited from all interested parties for all aspects of the grant process. Total money available will be discussed. Written and verbal views will be accepted. Call 783-463- 0 Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday for further information. Christmas Lighting Contest The Coalville Lions Gub will sponsor the second Christmas Season Home Decoration Contest The homes of Coalville, Upton, Hoytsville, Wanship, Echo, and Henefer will be judged on the area of innovation and appearance. The judges will select their nomination for the winners on the evening of Dec. 9 and 10, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The winners will be announced in The Summit County Bee on Dec. IS. This early selection of the winners will allow time to see and enjoy the winning homes with the homes. Prizes will be awarded. festive appearance of many North Summit District Immunization Clinic The Immunization Clinic for the North Summit District will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Summit CityCounty Health Department, 85 North 50 East, Coalville. Appointments are not required. For additional information and immunization charges, please call the Summit CityCounty Health Department at 336-445- 1, ext. 350. Well Child Clinic South Summit District The Well Child Clinic for the South Summit District will be held on Monday, Dec. 1 1. Appointments are required and available from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Summit CityCounty Health Department, 110 North Main, Kamas. For additional information and clinic charges, please call ' 1 the Summit CityCounty Health Department at 783-432- 1. Immunization Clinic South Summit District The Immunization Clinic for the South Summit District will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 9 un. to 11 a.m. at the Summit CityCounty Health Department, 110 North Main, Kamas. Appointments ire not required. For additional information and immunization charges, please call Summit CityCounty Health Department at 783-432- 1. Kamas City Council Meeting Kamas City will hold it's regular Council Meeting Dec. 12 at the City Hall at 7 p.m. The agenda will be posted in the City Hall s Summit County Planning Commission Notice is hereby given that die Summit County Planning fYimmiasinn will hold its regular meeting Dec. 12, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the new ' ; Summit County Courtroom, County Courthouse, Coalville. ; The proposed agenda is as follows: 7:30 pjn., Approval of Minutes; old business; 7:35 p.m., new business: 1. Bill Adams Eagle Ridge of RDA Workshop; 3. Water tank for Park Pinebrook; 2. Cris Schulz Conditional Use Permit for City Subdivision; 4. Julie Woodard temporary mobile home while constructing permanent dwelling, 2250 East Highway 35, Woodland. Chairman and commission items; directors items; adjourn; work session. North Summit Senior Citizen's Commodities Commodities will be distributed to individuals 60 yisan and older Senior Citizen's Center, Friday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. front yard which at Fust he thought to be domestic sheep. However, on closer inspection, he observed them to be Rocky Mountain goats. Steve drove both animals into a working bull tub, and one proceeded to immediately jump out of the six foot enclosure. The second me soon followed suit, and began running up and down the Bench Creek Road. At this time, a number of people bulldogged this goat and subsequently placed him in a covered cattle truck. The Fust animal was never found. Division personnel were then called and responded with a dart gun to immobilize the captured goat The yearling goat was given a shot of Combiotic, fitted with a radio collar and transported to the Bald Mountain area for release. This animal was in much better shape than the goat taken in Wanship, and should do very welL Goat population in the Uintas are healthy and expanding due to the excellent habitat provided m the western half of this range. The Bald Mountain Trail provides a good opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts to observe these unique mountain dwellers The sport of Chariot Racing will begin Saturday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. in the Heber Arena. Kids free under 12. Come enjoy the fun every Saturday during the summer months. PEOPLE SERVING PEOPLE at the A Delightful Christmas Gift Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your favorite hunter or angler? 1990 wildlife hunting and Fishing licenses are available now at all DWR offices and moat sporting goods stores statewide. Summit County's Golden Moments 1988 Dec. 9, Bryce Maxell went to a Colorado swim meet over the Thanksgiving holidays. Competing in Arvada with some of the top swimmers in Colorado, Bryce put Kamas on the map through his strong showing. Bryce brought home places in 50 Free (fifth); 200 Free (second); 100 back and 100 fly (second). Congratulations to Bryce. The highlight of his trip had to be showing his grandparents for the first time his great swimming ability. Dec. 9, 1983 Coalville City Police responded to a theft call at the home of Mable Vernon on Nov. 27, 1983. Upon investigation at the scene, it was determined that a valuable coin collection, belonging to the late Ray Vernon, had been stolen, along with 10 to 12 of champayne. Further investigation concluded that a deer was pi$o illegally taken at the scene by the suspects. Officers Steven Richins and Terry Parkin headed the investigation, which has cuirently led to one arrestof a Salt Lake man and a warrant of arrest issued for another Salt Lake nun. Recovery of a small portion of the coin collection was made. Dec. 21) 1979 The Wilde family had their Christmas Party Sunday at the home of Sheri Kaye and Kent Leavitt There were many family members involved in the planning and preparation. The kids put on a skit and sang songs and refreshments were served to approximately 55 family members. This family has been doing this for 18 yen. It is a lovely tradition. Dec. 12, 1968 Peggy Hoyt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoyt, will reign as the 1968-6- 9 FFA Sweetheart for Sooth Summit. Peggy was crowned queen it the annual Harvest Ball dmee by last year's queen, Norine Crittenden. Pearl Moon and Dixie Crittenden were honored as second and third attendants respectively. - Sources U.S. Hurtau of Canoua, "Govtrrwantal Finances", 1987. V nf Mb MO |